Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Councilman Mo Hill weighs in as Republican campaign closes in Toms River
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Letter to the editor as submitted by Toms River Council President Maurice Hill: I would like to thank the more than 15,000 Toms River residents who voted in Tuesday’s election. One of the most important freedoms we enjoy as citizens of this great country is the right to vote. We vigorously debate issues and then express our opinion peacefully via the ballot box. On behalf of the Mayor Thomas Kelaher, Councilmen at Large George Wittmann, John Sevastakis and myself I want to thank the people who voted for us and supported us. I also want to thank all those who worked tirelessly on our campaign. No one wins an election by themselves. It takes grass roots supporters and a team effort. Finally we pledge to continue to serve the residents…
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
A live feed of election day happenings and results
8:45 p.m. update: "It would be fair to say a pattern has emerged," said Town Clerk Mark Mutter. 8:36 p.m. update: With more than a dozen districts reporting, Kelaher continues to outpace Brush in race for mayor of Toms River. 8:18 p.m. update: With four districts reporting, Kelaher is up over Brush. In districts 21, 2, 3 and 10, the incumbent mayor is the top vote getter. 7:50 p.m. update: With the polls about to close at 8 p.m., we're headed over to Town Hall as Town Clerk Mark Mutter tabulates polling places' votes as they come in. We'll be reporting from town hall as well as both the county Republican and Democrat respective hangouts with live updates. 7 p.m. update: We checked in with Mayoral candidate Paul Brush (D) who expressed …
All you need to know
Today's ballot is a race for mayor, Toms River council, Ocean County Freeholder, 10th District and a state ballot question. Here's some information to help you navigate it all. In Toms River, polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are unsure where your scheduled polling location is, call the town clerk's office (732-341-1000) or the county board of elections (800-452-5254.) Remember to bring a picture ID. Click here for live updates on Election Day to find out what's up with the candidates, polling locations and of course the results. Want to know more about the candidates? Toms River has three at-large council seats open. Six candidates vying for the spots: Toms River will elect its mayor today. The three candidates are: More on Election …
Monday, November 7, 2011
Taxes, spending, serving the community...What are you looking for in candidates' campaigns?
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Monday, November 7, 2011
We've asked each of the six council candidates and three mayoral candidates for Toms River what their top issues were and how they would address them. Among the solutions were finding efficiencies and dissolving independent authorities while keeping services level. How would the candidates address a growing budget and the tax impact on cash-strapped residents? We want to know what you're number one question is. What issue do you feel is tops to you as a resident of Toms River, heading into Election Day for Toms River Mayor and Council? It's our question of the day.
Since the switch from Dover Township, Toms River's mayoral races have each been between three candidates
The race for mayor this year is a three-way one between a Republican incumbent, a Democratic former mayor, and an independent candidate. That the mayoral race is between three candidates, though, is not unusual for Toms River Township. Since the town switched from Dover Township to Toms River Township, each mayoral race has been a three-way race, said Township Clerk Mark Mutter, who also serves as town historian. This will be the third mayoral election under the new form of government. This year, the race is between Democrat Paul Brush, Republican Thomas Kelaher and Independent Donald Flett. In 2002, voters voted to change the form of government from Township Committee to direct election of mayor. Previously, Mutter said, “the ‘Chairman’ …
Candidates for the Toms River Township Council respond to questions posed by Toms River Patch
Editor's Note: We asked each of the three candidates for Toms River mayor to answer our candidate's profile. Their answers appear here verbatim. We have disabled comments on profile articles to ensure the candidates' statements speak for themselves and readers can decide, without additional, potentially anonymous commentary, their view on those running for office. Independent candidate for mayor, Donald R. Flett Campaign slogan: honesty, hard work, humility Biography: 63, licensed professional sanitary/hydraulic engineer, local business owner, father of 3, grandfather of 4, area resident for 38 years mostly in Toms River, heritage: German, Irish, Scottish, Jewish; interests: grandchildren, reading, exercising, wind surfing and mixed …
Friday, November 4, 2011
A slate of Dem challengers and a slate of Repub incumbents
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Friday, November 4, 2011
Today on Toms River Patch we're rolling out candidate profiles for the six men and women vying for three at-large seats on the Toms River Township Council. It's the first of several days of coverage before the election, and we'll be there as the results roll in Tuesday and also to examine it all afterward. The council race finds three Democrats — Mary Malagiere, Matthew Sage and Robert Bianchini — challenging incumbents John Sevastakis and George Wittmann, with Ward 3 Councilman Mo Hill on the Republican slate as the third at-large candidate. Check out all six candidate profiles today. Later, it's a look at the three candidates for mayor, as well as stories on campaign spending and other races on the Tuesday ballot. The council profiles:
Candidates for the Toms River Township Council respond to questions posed by Toms River Patch
Editor's Note: Each of the six candidates running for three at-large seats on the Toms River township council responded to a questionnaire sent by Toms River Patch. Their answers to our questions will be published on our site verbatim. We have disabled comments on profile articles to ensure the candidates' statements speak for themselves and readers can decide, without additional, potentially anonymous commentary, their view on those running for office. Maurice "Mo" Hill, Republican candidate for at-large council. Biography: Maurice B. Hill, Jr. 64, Woodview Court Toms River, NJ. Occupation: General Dentist Please briefly explain what professional and civic/volunteer experience you have. Feel free to include job experience, awards, or …
Candidates for the Toms River Township Council respond to questions posed by Toms River Patch
Editor's Note: Each of the six candidates running for three at-large seats on the Toms River township council responded to a questionnaire sent by Toms River Patch. Their answers to our questions will be published on our site verbatim. We have disabled comments on profile articles to ensure the candidates' statements speak for themselves and readers can decide, without additional, potentially anonymous commentary, their view on those running for office. Robert A. Bianchini, Democrat candidate for at-large council seat. Biography: Bell St., Toms River, NJ, 52 years of age, Assistant Engineer and Deputy DPW Director for the City of Asbury Park Please briefly explain what professional and civic/volunteer experience you have. Feel free to …
Candidates for the Toms River Township Council respond to questions posed by Toms River Patch
Editor's Note: Each of the six candidates running for three at-large seats on the Toms River township council responded to a questionnaire sent by Toms River Patch. Their answers to our questions will be published on our site verbatim. We have disabled comments on profile articles to ensure the candidates' statements speak for themselves and readers can decide, without additional, potentially anonymous commentary, their view on those running for office. John Sevastakis, incumbent, Republican, candidate for council at-large seat. Biography: John Chris Sevastakis, 45, Haines Cove Dr. Toms River NJ 08753, Owner of Sevas Builders Inc of Toms River since 1995. Performing many phases of construction including residential and commercial …
walt tupycia
3:26 pm on Thursday, November 10, 2011
great job now start raising taxes again. more ›